Police and the New Zealand Embassy in Brasilia are aware of a decision from the Brazil Federal Court requiring the deportation of Phillip Smith within 10 days.
Further assessment is required to ensure there is a full understanding of this decision and the steps required from here in regards to the Brazilian justice process.
Arrangements for Smith's return and timeframes will be determined once this assessment is made.
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Please note there will be no interviews given in relation to this statement.